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Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

We become united when we see one person, or many people, suffering. In that unity, we seek God and we find hope.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) A few nights … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/hope-in-the-midst-tragedy/

If It Was Easy, It Wouldn’t Be A Calling

We answer the call. We follow the example and charge of a man who lived and died over 2,000 years ago.
So, Brent asked the bloggers this month to write about stepping out of our comfort zones. I told him this was a dumb topic, and then I stuck my tongue out at him in the hall (b… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/if-it-was-easy-it-wouldnt-be-calling/

Lift High The Cross

Fear and violence can end the chapter, but they will never end the story. The cross reminds us that God always wins.
Steve Nesius/REUTERS I begin each Sunday morning by compiling a list of the church’s prayer concerns. There is a note on my checklist to make sure I haven’t forgotten to add som… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lift-high-the-cross/

Lenten Devotional: March 19th

My faith has its ups and downs like that of everyone. There are ups and downs, doubt and wonder.
Amen. Amen is a Hebrew word meaning "right on," or "so be it." It is a biblical way of saying "this is true." Jesus frequently says, "Amen I say to you," which gets transl… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-19th/

Lenten Devotional: March 5th

Get down on your knees before Our Lord who loves without caution, without measure, without concern for your past.
Our Lord When we recite the creed and say "Jesus Christ, God's only Son our Lord," it comes out of our mouths easily. But we might give pause… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-5th/

The Crayon Kingdom

Sometimes the Holy Spirit guides us to just the right resource to really make a spiritual connection.
In children’s Sunday School this month, we have been talking about The Lord’s Prayer and bringing it to life as we study each phrase through crafts, play, music, story, and p… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/the-crayon-kingdom/

12.20 Advent Devotional

A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
Today's Advent Devotional, on Romans 16:25-27, is written by Liz Williams. Liz is a longtime member of NorthPark Presbyterian and has served the church in numerous capaciti… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/1220-advent-devotional/

12.14 Advent Devotional

A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
  Today's Advent Devotional, on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, is written by Carol Blackwood. Carol is NorthPark's Director of Children's Music and longtime member of the chu… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/1214-advent-devotional/

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